SYLOSIS will be releasing their much anticipated new album ‘Dormant Heart’ at the start of next year. Frontman Josh Middleton has commented the record is their strongest work to date. “It’s the most pissed-off, aggressive and intense album we’ve done, yet it still retains the epic, progressive and melodic side we’re also known for. …
Read More »Jess and the Ancient Ones- Castenda
Finnish psychedelic doom Jess and the Ancient Ones have, to my delight released a 10″ two track, Castaneda. JATAO (Jess and the Ancient Ones) possess two things that make them special, superb songwriting and direction. They know where they wish to bring the listener and how to do it.Following on …
Read More »King Dude and Primitive Man to play Roadburn Festival 2015
Conjuring the bleakest biblical sound and the desperately fervent devotion of the bygone days of revelation, King Dude, aka TJ Cowgill, has been on a sinister and demonic trip to the fabled crossroads, accompanied by the spirit of all those who went before him. Using the power of the blues, …
Read More »Girlschool confirmed for HRH 8
Well, they’ve had to put the stops on the song writing and are now getting ready to drop into HRH for another jaw breaking performance. NWOBHM Vets, Girlschool are back, and it couldn’t be better timing as they are just about to go back into the studio, to lay down …
Read More »Winger releases new video – Queen babylon
Queen Babylon is the new music video by U.S melodic hard rock band Winger. The 5th music video to be taken from the band’s latest album ‘Better Days Comin’ – Queen Babylon follows the videos for ‘Rat Race’ ‘Midnight Driver Of A Love Machine’ ‘Tin Solider’ and ‘Better Days Comin’. …
Read More »Sony Music / Legacy Recordings Release 40th Anniversary Expanded Deluxe Edition Release of Rory Gallagher’s Legendary “Irish Tour ’74” Album
October 20th 2014 will see the 40th anniversary expanded deluxe edition release of one of Rory Gallagher’s most celebrated recordings. Sony Music / Legacy Recordings is proud to announce the release of Rory Gallagher’s legendary Irish Tour ‘74. The most expansive edition to date, of this landmark album. Featured for …
Read More »Selene to release new EP
Northern Ireland symphonic metallers Selene are to release their second EP, ‘Paradise Over’, on October 17. The band recently recruited Darkest Era drummer Cameron Åhslund-Glass and Sandstone bassist – a move which guitarist John Connor says gives Selene a “new heavier sound”. http://www.selene-theband.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/SeleneNI
Read More »UK rockers Voodoo Vegas release new lyric video for ‘No More’
“This is what rock should sound like now” – Classic Rock Magazine . “Attitude charged blusey hard rock” – Metal Hammer Magazine . “Voodoo Vegas dares you to have anything other than a good time” – Powerplay Magazine . “Raw and explosive rock” – Big Cheese Magazine . “Refreshing, enticing and enjoyable” – Fireworks Magazine UK rockers release …
Read More »MARIACHI EL BRONX share new track, ‘Wildfires’, + on tour with Gogol Bordello in December
Mariachi El Bronx – the alter ego of acclaimed Los Angeles punk outfit The Bronx – have shared the lead single ‘Wildfires’ from their forthcoming new album, Mariachi El Bronx (III), out the 3rd November via ATO. Listen below… Mariachi El Bronx – Wildfires Mariachi El Bronx will be touring …
Read More »DAMNATION FESTIVAL 2014 reveals the final line-up!
Final line-up announced with one month to Damnation! French drone doom outfit MONARCH! will play their only UK show of 2014 at Damnation Festival. Their live “sonic assault” completes a PHD Stage cast of Ahab, Solstafir, Black Moth, H A R K, Atlantis and Corrupt Moral Altar. While the Eyesore …
Read More »HORRIFIED to release début album ‘Descent Into Putridity’ this month
Old school death metallers Horrified, led by Daniel Alderson (ex-Plague Rider, Starborn) are proud to announce their début album Descent Into Putridity. A thirty-minute journey into the pitch-black depths of the underground, the seven tracks are a sordid blend of Autopsy, Pestilence and Morbid Angel. The band has made their …
Read More »Lonely Kamel, The Order Of Israfel – Audio, Glasgow – 30/09/2014
@LonelyKamelBand gig @AudioGlasgow reviewed by @AnybodyBC for @Planetmosh They say doom metal is popular here and stoner rock with the hints of psychedelia is getting increasingly popular as well. I wouldn’t be so sure about it. Well, unless it is huge band making thunderstorm sound concert in big venue. Otherwise, …
Read More »Dead Label to release new album next year
Irish thrash trio Dead Label! will release their new album, ‘Throne Of Bones’, via Nuerra Records in early 2015. The band have just finished tracking for the album at EastWest Studios and Sonora Recorders in southern California, with Michael Phelan at the helm and co-production from Chris Rakestraw (Danzig, Parkway …
Read More »Sanctuary – The Year The Sun Died.
Forming in Seattle way back in 1985, Sanctuary were poised for big things. Their 1987 debut album Refuge Denied was produced by Dave Mustaine from Megadeth who also helped them get signed with CBS/Epic Records and took them out on tour but 3 years after their second album Into The …
Read More »Putrefy – ‘Knelt Before The Sarcophagus Of Humanity’
Everything about this, the third album from 20-year-plus Northern Ireland veterans Putrefy screams ‘old school’ – with a very, VERY loud MUTHAFUCKA on the end of it! From the orchestral overture leading into the first punishing riff of ‘Wading Through Human Blood’ to the dying embers of the title track …
Read More »Primordial stream title track to new album
Irish pagan metallians Primordial have just released a lyric video for the title track to their new album, ‘Where Greater Men Have Fallen’. ‘Where Greater Men Have Fallen’ is due to be released via Metal Blade on November 25. Primordial will mark the release at the revived, and Alan ‘Nemtheanga’ …
Read More »Assault On T13 – Belfast, T13 26/09/2014
T13 is a massive urban sports arena which takes its name from it’s former use – as one of the huge workshops which once formed part of the industrial powerhouse that was Harland And Wolff: once the biggest shipyard in the world and famed for building the likes of HMS …
Read More »Within Temptation reveal details of new live DVD – Let us burn
Dutch symphonic rock band WITHIN TEMPTATION are thrilled to unveil a new live DVD/Blu-ray/2CD. ‘Let Us Burn – Elements & Hydra Live In Concert’ is set for release on November 14 and features two of WITHIN TEMPTATION’s most talked about arena shows ever. The two dates are 2012’s resplendent 15th …
Read More »220 Volt – ‘Walking In Starlight’
After 35 years in the business, 220 volt are back in 2014 with their recently released sixth studio album ‘Walking In Starlight’ . Although the lineup has changed over the years, this formation of the band – which has been together since 2012 – is showing the fans that they …
Read More »Butcher Babies – Uncovered EP
Butcher Babies have just released an EP – “Uncovered”. It’s an EP of cover versions, from a fairly diverse range of artists – from The Osmonds to ZZ Top to Suicidal Tendencies. The tracks are the ZZ Top song “Beer drinkers & hell raisers”, the one hit wonder novelty song …
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